Mason Greenwood is set to make his return to international five years after earning his sole England cap.
The former Manchester United forward has received approval to represent Jamaica's national team, with clearance granted by the English Football Association.
Five years have passed since the attacker last appeared in international football, having earned a single cap for England at the age of 19.
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The Ligue 1 player, who transferred permanently to Marseille from Old Trafford during the previous summer, now faces a choice regarding his international allegiance.
Mason Greenwood made his sole England appearance in 2022
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His eligibility to switch national teams stems from FIFA regulations permitting players with fewer than three competitive appearances before turning 21 to change their international representation.
Greenwood's international career with England concluded after a single appearance in 2020, when controversy arose during a trip to Iceland.
The player and team-mate Phil Foden were excluded from the squad after bringing women to the team accommodation, and Greenwood has not represented England at any level since that incident.
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In early 2022, the footballer faced arrest on allegations including attempted rape, assault and coercive behaviour. The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued these charges twelve months later, citing the withdrawal of crucial witnesses and the emergence of new evidence.
The forward's absence from international football has now stretched to half a decade, during which time he departed United and established himself in French football.
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Jamaica's football manager Steve McClaren has actively pursued Greenwood's services, maintaining regular communication with the player and his relatives.
"We are in contact all the time, with him and his family," McClaren stated in March. "I am very confident he only wants to play for Jamaica. It is up to him when he moves forward with that. The ball is in his court."
The winger could make his debut for the Reggae Boyz as early as next month during World Cup qualifying matches against Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago.
FIFA's nationality rules require players to have been eligible for their new country when they represented their original nation, criteria which Greenwood satisfies.
McClaren's recruitment strategy extends beyond Greenwood, as Jamaica seeks to strengthen their squad by attracting British-born players with Caribbean heritage.
West Ham striker Michail Antonio made the switch in 2021, whilst Brentford defender Rico Henry remains another target for the national team.
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Mason Greenwood has now been enjoying success for Marseille in France
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At club level, Greenwood appears settled following an impressive debut campaign in France, netting 22 goals and providing six assists.
Marseille's sporting director Mehdi Benatia confirmed the player's importance to their plans: "Greenwood will stay with us.
"He is not for sale. We want to keep him and consider him a key part of OM's project for the upcoming season."
Benatia added: "In Saudi Arabia, I had a team-mate who had played with him in Spain and told me he was a phenomenon. I'm happy he's with us."